As you build your case, keep track of the family's assets and liabilities in a single inventory so that you are prepared for settlement, trial, or a call from your client. Annotate each asset or liability with key information, such as title, value, and source of information.

Study potential case outcomes by allocating assets and liabilities between the parties and adding equalization or other lump sum payments. Visualize where each party will be financially under competing proposals or following likely court outcomes.